Best Public Schools in Wando, SC


Summary:

The city of Wando, South Carolina is home to two schools that serve students from elementary through middle school: Philip Simmons Elementary and Philip Simmons Middle. These schools are part of the Berkeley 01 school district.

Philip Simmons Elementary stands out as a high-performing school, consistently ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in South Carolina and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 68.7% to 75%. In contrast, Philip Simmons Middle has more mixed academic performance, with stronger results in Algebra 1 but lower scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The demographic composition of the two schools also differs, with Philip Simmons Elementary serving a predominantly White student population (76.38%), while Philip Simmons Middle has a more diverse student body, with a higher percentage of African American students (30.14%). Despite these differences, both schools have similar per-student spending levels and student-teacher ratios, suggesting equitable resource allocation across the Berkeley 01 district.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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